{"id":128449,"date":"2026-04-07T18:13:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/author-of-relic-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god-to-visit-farmington-library-may-1\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:13:40","slug":"author-of-relic-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god-to-visit-farmington-library-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/author-of-relic-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god-to-visit-farmington-library-may-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Author of \u2018Relic,\u2019 \u2018Lost City of the Monkey God\u2019 to visit Farmington library May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Author Douglas Preston, whose books have repeatedly topped national bestseller lists, will visit the Farmington Public Library on Friday, May 1, for a public talk and book signing focused on the real-life adventures and discoveries behind his work.<\/p>\n

Preston has written 36 fiction and nonfiction books, including 29 New York Times<\/em> bestsellers, several of which reached the No. 1 spot. He is widely known for his debut novel, \u201cRelic,\u201d co-authored with Lincoln Child, and his nonfiction work \u201cThe Lost City of the Monkey God,\u201d which chronicles the discovery of a prehistoric city in the Honduran jungle. During the presentation, he will share firsthand accounts of his adventures.<\/p>\n

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New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston will be at the Farmington Public Library on Friday for an Author talk and book signing. See details below. Courtesy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

\u201cBringing an author of Douglas Preston\u2019s caliber to Farmington is a momentous occasion for our community,\u201d said Megan Bennett, adult services coordinator at the Farmington Public Library. \u201cWhether you are a fan of his high-stakes fiction or his deep-dive archaeological nonfiction, there is something in his body of work for every reader.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond writing books, Preston\u2019s journalism has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian and The New Yorker. He has also served as an editor at the American Museum of Natural History, taught at Princeton University and served as president of the Authors Guild from 2019 to 2023.<\/p>\n

The free author talk and book signing will take place from 6-7 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library. Local shop Amy\u2019s Bookcase will be on-site selling copies of Preston\u2019s books for attendees to have signed following his presentation.<\/p>\n

The library offers Preston\u2019s titles in print, audiobook and digital formats, including through the Libby and Hoopla apps.<\/p>\n

For more information, call the Farmington Public Library at (505) 599-1270.<\/p>\n

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If you go<\/h4>\n

WHAT:<\/strong> Author Douglas Preston talk and book signing.<\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>: Friday, May 1, 6\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave.<\/p>\n

INFORMATION:<\/strong> (505) 599-1270.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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